“Vintage ESQ-1 digital wave synthesizer, comes with everything shown. Power cord, pedal, original manual, and 3 sound cartridges. I hadn’t played it in a number of years, and unfortunately when I did try it just won’t play. my loss is your gain if you know how to fix. Absolutely loved my ESQ1 when it was working.” Link

“I’ve owned this since Ensoniq ESQ-1 synth since 1987 – used it a few years during my rock-n-roll era and has been sitting in its original carrying case since 1999. The case is a black padded nylon case with carrying handles and strap (inside side pocket).
Tested and found to be in good working order.
This listing is for the ESQ-1, the blue owners manual, one power cord, amp cords and one foot pedal.
Thank you and Happy Bidding” Link

” Vintage 1987 Ensoniq ESQ-1 Digital Wave Synthesizer. Very cool professional quality item built to last. Powers on, LED display looks good. Will need new battery soon (easy fix). New power cord. Very few cosmetic scratches, etc. for a synth of this age. Keys have some transparent tape on them. Sound not tested, thus the low price. I believe this was made in USA. Sold as-is.” Link

“This Ensoniq is the metal bodied version. The added features include the hidden waves program. Which will enable you to generate a multitude of your own sounds beyond that of the original Ensoniq’s. All sliders and buttons work, fully functional, sounds great, and comes with power chord. Kept in a smoke free studio.” Link

Works Great with limited knowledge. I edited, changed parameters, moved in and out of every menu I came across. I usually find an online manual to print but in this case it’s over 275 pages long – so no. They should offer college credit for learning all that this synth can do.

I left playing with Midi a long time ago and I no longer have the gear to test that.

I have an old school hard shell case and with bubble wrap, foam and thrift store couch pillows for the ends it should travel just fine. Stand not included.

“This is an old ensoniq esq1 synth.it turns on and seems to operate as it should.pitch and mod wheels and all buttons and keys work.does have a low battery warning when you turn it on at first but works as it should.may need new internal battery.Comes with a rigged hard case.” Link

“This is an old ensoniq esq1 synth.it turns on and seems to operate as it should.pitch and mod wheels and all buttons and keys work.does have a low battery warning when you turn it on at first but works as it should.may need new internal battery.Comes with a rigged hard case.” Link

“Up for sale is my Ensoniq ESQ-1. I got it earlier this year but, unfortunately, it takes up too much space in my small bedroom studio.
I now have in my possession the ESQ-M which is the rack mount version of the ESQ-1. So I must now find a new home for this one. The synth is
in great cosmetic condition. It does have a few scuffs and scratches here and there as can be seen in the pictures. But it’s still in pretty good looking
shape. It’s in 100% functional condition. It does not have the factory presets in it. It has some other random preset bank loaded. It also comes with
the Voice Crystal 1 cartridge.

Included in the auction is the following:

ESQ-1 Synth
Power cord.
Voice Crystal 1 Cartridge
Original Manual

Synth is 100% functional. All sliders and buttons work as they should. No problems with battery.” Link

“Up for sale is a 80’s Ensoniq ESQ 1 Digital Wave 61 Key Synthesizer Keyboard With Ensoniq Sequencer Expandable Cartridge SQX 10. This comes as shown with some scratches, scuffs still in great condition and all functions have been tested and are in good working order. Shipping $ 50.00” Link

“I’m selling my ensoniq esq-1. It’s in excellent working condition. The only issue is it needs a new lithium battery installed which I will throw in with the ensoniq purchase. The battery does NOT effect any function of the synth other then its ability to save new patches the user makes. ” Link

“Metal Chassis Version
Unit Powers On
Display goes dark right after. Possible LCD Board issues.
Missing various screws around chassis.
Keybed is complete minus key on the end of the high octave. All keys look to be in go usable order
Case is in good shape with no dents and scratches here and there.
Everything else seems to be there. Please see photos.” Link

“Used Ensoniq ESQ-1 Synthesizer. Everything is in working order. A few pixels on screen are dead but still very easy to navigate the options. All keys are working and audio outs as well. Great synth to add to your collection.” Link

“This unit needs someone who knows these machines to look at it. I’ve included pictures of the Control Voltages and the Filter Tuning screens to better evaluate what the issues are. I’ve done the Internal Battery Mod to it. I don’t have the time to get her fully up to perfect shape so it’s time to pass her along to someone who does.” Link

“Regrettably having to sell my ESQ-1 with data cartridge. Perfect working order, keybed in great shape and all jacks/connections working. Normal scuffs and wear that would be expected for a synth of this age. I have no idea how many times this synth may have changed owners or if it had been gigged, etc but can say that it has never left my smoke free studio and had been well cared for while in my possession.” Link

“This Ensoniq ESQ-1 is in excellent 100% full function condition. However, please note, the internal battery is low and will need replacing. The software version on this synth is 2.30. Cosmetically, it has some wear and the keys are a bit yellowed but it is overall good. Includes Ensoniq FSW-1 footswitch, Ensoniq CVP-1 pedal, ESQ VOICE-80 Vol. 1 cartridge and power cable.” Link

” Up for sale is a 1-owner, Ensoniq ESQ-1, purchased by the seller in 1987, from ProFound Sound located in Andover, Kansas. The keyboard has seen limited touring and has always been kept with a high degree of TLC. The unit needs a new battery, which I bought (see photos) with the intention of restoring this last year. Alas, I simply don’t have the time to devote any longer and am finally parting with it.

The unit does power up, does go to the software page (V. 3.0) and then turns to the battery error code. All the keys work mechanically. It’s seen very limited use the last 15 years (being replaced by other keyboards during that time).

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